Mays Hill
Suburb profile, market snapshot and recent listings for Mays Hill, NSW 2145.
About Mays Hill
Welcome to Mays Hill
Mays Hill is a compact, easy-to-overlook pocket of Greater Western Sydney, tucked between Parramatta and Holroyd just a few minutes west of Parramatta's CBD. It's a suburb defined more by convenience than fanfare — a quiet residential strip that punches well above its weight thanks to its proximity to one of Sydney's biggest employment and transport hubs.
With a population of just 1,902 and a median age of 31, Mays Hill has a distinctly young, transient feel — the kind of place favoured by first-home buyers, investors and renters who want Parramatta's amenities without Parramatta's price tag. It sits alongside Harris Park, Wentworthville and South Wentworthville, forming a tight cluster of suburbs that share schools, shops and services while each retaining a slightly different character.
Lifestyle & dining
Life in Mays Hill runs at an unhurried pace, but residents are never far from a proper night out. Parramatta's restaurant and bar scene, along with the Church Street dining precinct, is a short drive or train ride away, while Harris Park's Wigram Street strip is well known across Sydney for its dense cluster of Indian and subcontinental restaurants. Locally, the suburb itself is low-key residential, so most day-to-day socialising happens in the surrounding centres rather than on the doorstep.
Shopping
For everyday shopping, Mays Hill residents lean on Parramatta's Westfield and the broader Church Street and Church Street Mall retail precinct, one of Western Sydney's major shopping destinations with full-line department stores, fashion and specialty retailers. Wentworthville's shopping strip, with its everyday grocers and cafes, offers a smaller, more local alternative for those who want to avoid the bigger centre altogether.
Getting around
Transport is one of Mays Hill's strongest selling points. Wentworthville and Parramatta train stations are both within easy reach, putting the suburb on the Main Western line with fast access into the Sydney CBD and out towards the Blue Mountains. Parramatta Road and the M4 Motorway also run nearby, giving drivers a direct route east into the city or west towards Penrith and beyond, while regular bus services connect Mays Hill to Parramatta interchange and neighbouring suburbs.
Schools & families
While Mays Hill is small enough that it doesn't have a large school of its own, families are well served by education options in the surrounding suburbs, including primary and secondary schools across Parramatta, Holroyd and Wentworthville. The suburb's youthful median age of 31 points to a mix of young professionals and younger families, many of whom are drawn by the ability to access Parramatta's schools and services while paying less for housing.
Housing & architecture
The current mix of listings in Mays Hill — around 85 per cent apartments and units against just 15 per cent houses — tells you a lot about how the suburb has developed. Higher-density living dominates, reflecting Mays Hill's position within Parramatta's broader growth corridor, where unit blocks and townhouse developments have steadily replaced or supplemented older detached housing stock.
The property market
With a median unit and apartment price of $605,000, Mays Hill sits as a relatively affordable entry point into the Parramatta market, appealing to buyers and investors priced out of units closer to the CBD but still wanting rail access and employment nearby. Given apartments make up the vast majority of current listings, the suburb's market is very much unit-driven, making it a natural comparison point for buyers also looking at Harris Park, Wentworthville and South Wentworthville, where similar apartment stock and pricing dynamics apply.
Market snapshot
Mays Hill property market
Median sale price
$605k
Unit · 2 bed
Median rent
$670
per week
Gross rental yield
5.8%
annual rent ÷ sale price
Typical price range
Entry
$534k
Median
$605k
Premium
$720k
Days on market
57
Auction clearance
0%
Sold this year
56
Median sold price trend · Unit 2 bed
Compound growth +1.5% / yr over 4 yrs
Median price by bedrooms · Unit
Property types on market
Share of current listings in Mays Hill by dwelling type.
Who lives here
Demographics
ABS Census 2021 figures for Mays Hill, NSW 2145.
Population
1,902
residents (2021)
Median age
31
years
Household income
$2,076
median, per week
Median rent
$435
per week
Median mortgage
$2,180
per month
Mortgage / income
24%
comfortable
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Census of Population and Housing 2021. Suburb-level (SAL) aggregates.
Recent results
Recently sold in Mays Hill
$505k
1/5 Robilliard Street
Sold ~July 2026
$720k
5/2 Patricia Street
Sold ~June 2026
$550k
11/8-12 Robilliard Street
Sold ~June 2026
$595k
23/11-15 Peggy Street
Sold ~June 2026
$570k
9/190-194 Burnett Street
Sold ~June 2026
$650k
17/12 Belinda Place
Sold ~June 2026
$1.40m
9/17-19 Robilliard Street
Sold ~June 2026
$1m
110/147 Great Western Highway
Sold ~June 2026
Sold prices as published on the original listing; some may reflect the last advertised price. Dates are approximate.
Explore the area
Properties & amenities in Mays Hill
Compare the area
Price map around Mays Hill
Every listing for sale near Mays Hill, coloured by price — so you can see how it stacks up against the streets and suburbs next door.
Loading price map…
Common questions
Mays Hill suburb FAQ
What is the median property price in Mays Hill?
The median unit price in Mays Hill, NSW is $605k for a 2-bedroom home. Over the past year, median sold prices have risen about 4.7%.
How much is rent in Mays Hill?
The median weekly rent in Mays Hill is around $670 per week.
Is Mays Hill a good place to live?
Mays Hill is a suburb of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Mays Hill is an established residential suburb in NSW, with a population of around 1,902.
What is the population of Mays Hill?
Mays Hill has a population of 1,902 (ABS 2021 Census), with a median age of 31.
How long do homes take to sell in Mays Hill?
Properties in Mays Hill take around 57 days to sell on average, with an auction clearance rate of about 0%.
How much do you need to buy in Mays Hill?
Entry-level properties in Mays Hill start around $534k, while premium homes reach $720k.
What suburbs are near Mays Hill?
Suburbs near Mays Hill include Parramatta, Holroyd, Harris Park, Wentworthville and South Wentworthville.
Fresh to market
New this week in Mays Hill
Charming Family Home Packed with Potential
Exceptional Opportunity with Boundless Potential
Available now
Properties in Mays Hill
Spacious Apartment
Charming Family Home Packed with Potential